The Different Causes of Panic Attacks

May 13, 2009 - PRLog -- Knowing the causes of panic attacks allow the individual that suffers from them to feel more in control and that they aren't alone in the situation. Professionals have learned better ways of helping people to cope with the situation and to offer treatment. Understanding what a person is going through when they suffer from panic attacks can help ensure the relationship is supportive.

One of the most common known causes of panic attacks is none other than stress. It is important to realize that both children and adults are affected by stress. Changes can take place in life that people aren't ready for. Even positive changes including moving, a job, marriage, or a baby can trigger more stress and then lead to panic attacks. Make sure you do all you can to reduce your own levels of stress to help offset them.

Most people don't realize that among the causes of panic attacks are some underlying medication concerns in many instances. This is why it is so important to get a full examination from your doctor. An assessment of you mental health may be necessary as well in order to help determine what is taking place. Some of these medical problems include using illegal drugs, consuming too much caffeine on a daily basis, the withdrawal process from some types of medication, heart valve problems, and Hypoglycemia.

Make sure that you are honest with your doctor during the exam and the assessment. If you don't share all of the information then the causes of panic attacks can be overlooked and you won't get the help you need. If you are suffering from what you think are nightmares you could have a form of nocturnal panic attacks occurring. It is very important to get assistance for this as well. When your sleep is continually interrupted it can make many areas of your life miserable.

Some of the research that has been completed indicates that genetics is part of the causes of panic attacks as well. Some parents have been identified with panic attacks and then their children do as well. There is some controversy about this though as some researchers believe this is a type of learned behavior at a subconscious level. There is still quite a bit of research that needs to continue in order to get all the answers though.

Panic attacks are more common than most people believe. Becoming aware of what is going on is the first step to taking control of it. You can do so with medication, counseling, and a variety of natural remedies and techniques.

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Bill Kaine is a self-help coach on panic attacks. He enjoys writing about the topic and keeping up with researches in the area of anxiety disorder. http://www.panicattackpedia.com